Fallacy

Definition

A fallacy is a mistaken belief or argument that is logically unsound. It often involves faulty reasoning or misleading information intended to deceive others.

Related terms

Straw Man Fallacy: Misrepresenting someone's argument in order to make it easier to attack.

Ad Hominem Fallacy: Attacking an opponent's character or personal traits instead of addressing their arguments.

False Cause Fallacy: Assuming that because one event follows another, the first event must have caused the second event.